One World or None
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One World or None is a book compiling essays from leading scientists and public figures shortly after World War II. It advocates for international control of atomic energy to prevent nuclear war and promote global peace.
The book reflects the early atomic age's anxieties and hopes for a unified world order.
Contributors explore the necessity of transcending national sovereignty to manage the threat of nuclear annihilation.
Its publication marked a significant moment in the discussion about nuclear weapons and world governance.
It remains a vital historical document illustrating the urgent calls for peace and cooperation during the Cold War's onset.
The book reflects the early atomic age's anxieties and hopes for a unified world order.
Contributors explore the necessity of transcending national sovereignty to manage the threat of nuclear annihilation.
Its publication marked a significant moment in the discussion about nuclear weapons and world governance.
It remains a vital historical document illustrating the urgent calls for peace and cooperation during the Cold War's onset.
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